| What I've Been Up To A Relatively Short Biography |
| Ayo Codrington was born on February 15, 1985. She attended Virgi Lu Private School where she learned about classical music. She became interested in opera as a career at the age of twelve. She graduated from Houston, Texas' High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in May of 2003. At HSPVA she further developed her voice and learned more about music. In June of 1998 - 2001 Ayo received a full scholarship to the Houston Grand Opera Camp Bel Canto. In May of 2000 she participated in the NAACP ACT-SO Local Vocal Contemporary and Classical Competitions, respectively. She received a Silver Medal in the Vocal Classical catagory. In April of 2001 she won 1st place in Sophomore Girls Division in the National Association for Teachers of Singing Houston Competition. In May of 2001 Ayo received a Bronze Medal in the NAACP ACT-SO Local Vocal Classical Competition. In July of 2001 she was one of the two Texans chosen to attend the Florida State University Honors Vocal Solo Camp. In September of 2001 Ayo sang at Rice University Shepherd School of Music. In December of 2001 she was chosen to attend The Juilliard Experience Winter Sleep-over. In May of 2002 she received a Gold Medal in the NAACP ACT-SO Local Vocal Classical Competition. That July Ayo participated in the NAACP ACT-SO National Vocal Classical Competition and she was one of the six students from Texas chosen to attend Boston University Tanglewood Institute's Young Artist Vocal Program. In November of 2002 she participated in the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Arts Recognition and Talent Search Competition (NFAA ARTS) and received a Merit Award in Classical Voice. In January of 2003 Ayo participated in the Houston Young Artists Competition and was chosen to perform in a recital at Rice University. She is currently recording her music and she attends Houston Community College. |